Started as the NCTE Assembly of Media Arts blog: the Assembly has transitioned to: The Media And Digital Literacies Collaborative. This blog is primarily aimed at those who teach English/Language Arts but who are also interested in the role of the media/technology in curriculum instruction.

Monday, March 8, 2010

The Power of Story: Improving Student Writing Through Movies

Story and Film is a new, innovative curriculum for high school students. Created by John Warren, it uses screenwriting as an accessible and innovative approach to teaching English, Literature andMedia Studies. Warren will hold a three-day institute for high school teachers June 8-June 10 at the Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities in Greenville SC. Here is a link to a flyer with details and registration information.